4 Days Fly-In Selous Game Reserve Safari

TOUR OVERVIEW

Selous Game Reserve is Africa’s largest game reserve and one of favorite game viewing areas in Africa. Covering a total area of about 54,000 square kilometers, is amongst the largest protected areas in Africa located in the south of Tanzania. On this Safari you will have the chance to exploring the Reserve.

On 4 days of your Safari you will expect to encounter wildlife in the reserve where by herds of Elephants, Lion prides, Giraffes, semi aquatic and aquatic mammals are plentiful.

TOUR SUMMARY

You’ll go to Tanzania

This tour starts and ends in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)

You’ll visit Selous Game Reserve

Activities: Game drives, Boat safari, Walking Safaris

Game drives: pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle or open Safari vehicle

A transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for extra cost

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: DAR ES SALAAM OR ZANZIBAR – SELOUS GAME RESERVE

You will start your safari in Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam Airport where by you have to arrive 60 minutes before your departure time 0800hrs. On Arrival in Selous Game Reserve Mtemere Airstrip at 0915hrs or 0945hrs, you will be met by the driver guide who will transfer you to the lodge for check in. At around 16h00 in the evening depart for adventurous and romantic evening sunset boat safari along the great Rufiji River to spotting Hippos, Crocodiles and Birds, and enjoying the spectacular sundown. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge or Tented Camp.

DAY 2 & 3: EXPLORATION OF SELOUS GAME RESERVE

After early breakfast depart for full day game drive in the Selous Game Reserve exploring the game in the surrounding areas. You may expect to see any of the major African great favorite mammals, including Elephant, Giraffes, Lions, Buffalo, Zebra and even the rare African Wild Dog. picnic lunch shall be provided in the mid-day where by your guide will select a location with shade and water nearby to watch animals coming to drink – a place with a clear view all round so that no predator can creep up hidden. Before end of the day return to the lodge and the rest of the evening will be spent at your own leisure. Dinner and overnight at Camp or Lodge.

DAY 4: EARLY MORNING WALKING SAFARI

Early morning walking safari into the Selous Game Reserve, usually start at 6-6.30am after early morning tea or coffee, accompanied by an armed ranger and it will take around 2-3 hours long. Walking safari is a fantastic way to experience more about the Selous Bushes. Although you may see wildlife during the walk, the focus is also on the habitat that the animals live in, insects, trees and birdlife. You will have an interesting and amazing experience to walk within such a vast area of natural reserve – an experience which very few places in Africa are able to offer!

After enjoying your breakfast in the morning, check-out followed by transfer to Mtemere airstrip for the departure on a scheduled flight at 1030hrs or 1250hrs to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar.

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Hola Africa LTD is a safari brand company specialized in Tanzania holidays, with experience of serving abundant clients from various places around the world including Europe, Asia, North America, South America and Africa.